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The Guthrie Clinic

Optometry (Sayre, PA)

Sayre, PA · On-site

Guthrie is seeking an Optometrist to join our robust team in Sayre, PA! Highlights of the Position ... Teaching opportunities - Guthrie's 12 residency and fellowship programs offer the opportunity for ...

Guthrie

Optometry (Sayre, PA)

Sayre, PA · On-site

Guthrie is seeking an Optometrist to join our robust team in Sayre, PA! Highlights of the Position ... Teaching opportunities - Guthrie's 12 residency and fellowship programs offer the opportunity for ...

UPMC

Optometrist

Pittsburgh, PA · On-site

Establish a strong teaching presence with optometry students, residents, and staff. About The Department of Ophthalmology: * At the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center's Department of ...

UPMC Senior Communities

Optometrist

Pittsburgh, PA · On-site

Establish a strong teaching presence with optometry students, residents, and staff. About The Department of Ophthalmology: * At the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center's Department of ...

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What is optometry teaching?

An Optometry Teaching job involves educating and training students in the field of optometry, covering subjects like ocular anatomy, vision science, and clinical practice. Instructors may teach in classroom settings, laboratories, or clinics, helping students develop critical diagnostic and patient care skills. They also stay updated on advancements in optometry and may engage in research or curriculum development to enhance learning.

What are the typical responsibilities of optometry teaching?

Optometry teaching professionals are usually responsible for delivering lectures, leading clinical skills labs, supervising students during patient care, developing curricula, and assessing student performance. Depending on the institution, they may also participate in academic advising, mentoring students, and contributing to research or departmental service activities. Collaboration with colleagues from both academic and clinical backgrounds is common to ensure comprehensive education. This role provides an opportunity to impact the next generation of eye care professionals while staying engaged with advancements in the field.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in optometry teaching, and why are they important?

To excel in Optometry Teaching, you need deep clinical expertise in optometry, a relevant doctoral or professional degree (OD or PhD), and teaching or supervisory experience. Familiarity with educational technology platforms, optometric diagnostic instruments, and accreditation standards is important. Strong communication, mentorship, and organizational skills distinguish effective educators in this field. These competencies ensure that students receive high-quality education rooted in current clinical practice and educational best practices.

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Infographic showing various Optometry Teaching job openings in Pennsylvania as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 57% Full Time, 39% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 80% Physical, and 20% Remote job distribution.

Optometry (Sayre, PA)

The Guthrie Clinic

Sayre, PA • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Retirement

Re-posted 2 days ago

Job description

$25,000 Starting Bonus! Guthrie is seeking an Optometrist to join our robust team in Sayre, PA!
Highlights of the Position
  • Well established Specialty Eye Care Clinic in Sayre, PA reaching patients in a 12-county region in both North Central PA and the Southern Tier of NY
  • Creative and flexible schedules available to accommodate work-life balance
  • Productivity pay model enabling higher earning potential
  • Guthrie's Department of Ophthalmology is a highly successful, dynamic, and growing multi-specialty group with 16 Optometrists and 11 Ophthalmologists Cataract/Comprehensive as well as subspecialists in Retina, Glaucoma, Cornea, Ocular Pathology, and Oculoplastics
  • Our highly trained Optometrists practice to the fullest scope of their licensure with their own medical and primary patient base and work closely with our ophthalmologist co-managing both surgical and medical patients.
  • Position will be allocated 3 exam rooms
  • Diagnostic testing includes Visual Fields, OCT, Fundus and Slit Lamp Photography and Topography - dedicated diagnostic staff support ancillary testing.
  • Position is supported by ophthalmic assistants who will provide patient work ups, scribe and assist with practice.
Work-Life Balance
  • Weekly hours of Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
  • No call requirement
Comprehensive Compensation and Benefits
  • $25,000 Starting Bonus!
  • Full benefits including medical dental and disability insurance
  • Malpractice insurance
  • 403B and 457B retirement options; HSA option
  • Allowance for licensure fees Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) certificate and renewals
  • $15,000 referral bonus if you refer a physician that we hire on a full-time basis
Career Development
  • CME time and money allowances provided
  • Teaching opportunities - Guthrie's 12 residency and fellowship programs offer the opportunity for clinical academic appointments. The successful candidate also has the potential to participate in medical student education. Guthrie is a regional campus for the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine.
Supportive Transition
  • Relocation expenses paid up to $15,000 in accordance with IRS regulations
  • Trailing spouse placement assistance available
  • Physician professional and social special interest groups
  • Dedicated Onboarding Specialist and Provider Services team to ensure a successful start at Guthrie
Contact Your Recruiter
Troy Gordon - Physician Recruiter
troy.gordon@Guthrie.org
570-887-6690
#IH #LI-TG
Zip
18840
About the Community:
Located on the Pennsylvania and New York border, Sayre is part of the larger community known as the Penn-York Valley or simply "The Valley." The other communities comprise Athens, PA, South Waverly, PA, and Waverly, NY. The combined population of these communities is 35,000. The Valley offers scenic countryside and rural living with easy access to larger areas such as Corning, NY, Ithaca, NY, and Binghamton, NY. I-86 is only minutes away and offers a direct route to Elmira and Binghamton, NY airports.
About Guthrie:
Guthrie is a fully integrated healthcare system servicing Northeast Pennsylvania and the Southern Tier region of New York. With six hospitals and 76 regional offices in a 13-county catchment area, our team of nearly 1,000 Physicians and Advanced Practitioners provides more than 2 million patient visits annually.
Location:
Sayre, PA
Opportunity ID:
TG_Opt_Sayre
Contact Name:
Troy Gordon
Contact Email:
troy.gordon@guthrie.org

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